Fruit Tart Recipe
Livy Lane
This Fruit Tart Recipe makes a beautiful dessert with a crisp crust and creamy filling. Fresh fruit adds bright color and natural sweetness. This Fruit Tart Recipe is easier than it looks and works well for special days.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French-inspired
Servings 8
Calories 325 kcal
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup kiwi peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup mango sliced
Prepare the Cream Filling
Add the Fresh Fruit
Arrange strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, raspberries, and mango over the cream. Start around the outside and work toward the center. Create a simple pattern for a beautiful presentation.
- Always use cold butter for the tart crust.
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Chill the dough before rolling it.
- Let the crust cool completely before adding filling.
- Whisk the cream constantly while cooking.
- Cool the cream before spreading it.
- Pat fresh fruit dry before arranging it.
- Use seasonal fruit for different flavors.
- Add peaches or nectarines during summer.
- Try blackberries for a deeper berry flavor.
- Add a thin layer of fruit jam under the cream.
- Brush the fruit with warm apricot jam for shine.
Keyword Fruit Tart Recipe